Measles toll rises to 251
At least 251 children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh since 15 March, according to official data from the Directorate General of...
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Govt shifting away from patronage-based economy
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said the government is working to move the country away from a patronage-based economic system that has...
Minister alleges “deception”in parts of July Charter
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said that there are questions about the Human Rights Commission and the Enforced Disappearance Commission, and alleged that parts of...
2 aides of Tarique Siddique put on 4-day remand
A Dhaka court on Friday granted a further four-day remand for two aides of Tarique Ahmed Siddique in connection with a murder case linked to...
Govt, WHO stress urgent need to curb NCD burden
The government and the World Health Organization (WHO) have stressed the need for stronger protection against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) for all Bangladeshis, including those living...
ADB okays $250m loan for social protection system
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support Bangladesh in implementing key reforms aimed at improving the efficiency, coverage and effectiveness...
Bangladesh pushes for global help in LDC transition
Bangladesh has called for urgent global measures to bridge the widening Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap and establish a fair, inclusive international financial system,...
US–Iran peace talks may resume in Pak
Peace talks between the United States and Iran could resume soon in Pakistan, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive for potential...
Jamaat accuses govt of double-dealing alleges JCD attacks on Shibir across the country
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Friday accused the government of pursuing a contradictory strategy – talking compromise in parliament while allegedly unleashing...
Irregularity alleged in Tk 550cr ADB-funded Khulna WASA project
A tender notice issued by the Khulna Water Supply and Sewerage Authority on 4 March 2026 for the construction of a pipe network – including...
Rice, sugar, eggs, onion prices rise; veges cheaper
Prices of rice, sugar, eggs and onions have increased in the capital’s markets, while chicken and several vegetables have seen a decline, according to traders...